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iluv69s
04-25-2018, 05:22 PM
I own a short spoiler from (one of) the Old Reliable Camaro that I bought many years ago. I have only found a few pics of a 70 car, but without the spoiler. And in the one pic, it looks like they painted the car with spoiler, then it looks like maybe they took the spoiler off ? Seems like they would not want a spoiler for drags..?? Maybe they put it on and off?? Were there one, two cars? Anyone know?

Anyone have any other pics ?? Or know where the car is now? Thanks
Keith Seymore
04-25-2018, 06:02 PM
Seems like they would not want a spoiler for drags..??

Up around 140 mph a little rear wheel downforce is appreciated.


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1967Z28
04-25-2018, 07:16 PM
If I remember correctly, the short spoiler did not provide any down force and may have actually contributed to lift. The tall spoiler is a different story.
300deluxeL79
04-26-2018, 09:17 PM
Jenkins supposedly said the cars were 1-2 mph faster without the spoiler
iluv69s
04-28-2018, 10:07 PM
This is the only pic I've found that shows the rear of The car. Looks like had a trunk lid spoiler possibly and now removed???
300deluxeL79
04-28-2018, 10:43 PM
there are pictures of Jenkins '69 and '70 Camaros with same duct tape covering the holes after he removed the spoilers
couple here, appears the spoiler didn't last long after these photo shoot picts
300deluxeL79
04-28-2018, 10:50 PM
indy '71
iluv69s
04-28-2018, 11:31 PM
Thanks...never saw a pic of car with the spoiler !!!

Just took a pic of my spoiler..(terrible pic hanging in attic with no lights)

Looks like a match !!
iluv69s
04-28-2018, 11:34 PM
Pic too big to post ��
iluv69s
04-28-2018, 11:38 PM
Pic I took of my spoiler on bottom.. See if this works
x77-69z28
04-29-2018, 02:34 AM
Did you pick up that spoiler at Carlisle? I saw it there, and didn't pull the trigger.
Buddy
iluv69s
04-29-2018, 01:53 PM
Apparently It is a 71 Camaro...anyone know any history, was it a big block ??, no ss emblems in sight, but glass nose? or where it is now??
iluv69s
04-29-2018, 01:57 PM
Did you pick up that spoiler at Carlisle? I saw it there, and didn't pull the trigger.
Buddy

Yes... Interesting that the old fellow who was long time friend with the dealer, had actually ordered a spoiler from A Smith, and in order to rush, they delivered this spoiler for him To use. Problem was, he had a 69 Camaro !! So it stayed unused with the original paint from racing !